It was my first time going in here after driving by it for years. I had to restring my guitar which…read morethe help was more than happy to do and tune it in the process. This shop doesn't have that corporate sanitation feel. everything is in its proper place but with a more eclectic atmosphere. It doesn't seem to fit in with the surroundings and what your used too when you think of a music store in or near taunton, by that i mean, its almost too good for the area. All and all, the 15 minutes I spent inside was very enjoyable. and i recommend this place based on that criteria.

I can't recommend this place enough!…read more I spent most of my life sick in bed so I wasn't capable of making my dreams of going around playing live music a reality. I walked in to buy some strings while their open mic was going on a year ago and tried it myself... I've been coming every week since. It's allowed me to live out my rock star fantasy in front of the most supportive and loving crowd ever. I've met so many friends here, it's more than just an open mic and a music store, it's a community and a family. I've played drums, bass, and guitar here with so many different local musicians in so many genres, it has helped me to grow and develop my skills for each instrument. It has, without exaggeration, changed my life. If open mics aren't your thing and you just want a place to buy an instrument, it's great for that too. Unlike bigger chains like Guitar Center where they just want your money and kick you out, you can have a long conversation with the people working here to make sure you're purchasing the instrument right for you. If you want lessons or you have a kid you'd like to get into music, this is the place for that, too. Often you'll see the Rick's Music World students play at the open mics and I used to think "A student? Eh, this won't be too good" and they always blow me away. Whether you're looking for a music community to change your life or you just want to buy a guitar, Rick's is the place to go.

I went to the store to look for information only and the proprietor was very helpful. He answered…read moreall my questions and pointed me in the right direction that I needed to go. I would recommend this business ‍ to anyone who needs a repair.

This is the worst music store I've been to in New England. I brought my cello to replace a string,…read moreI paid $20 for the string and $10 for the labor, the next day I went back to ask for re tuning the cello, the man kept yelling at me and told me to tune it myself. And I asked him for advice on how to tune my cello, he said there is none, no technics, just do it. I will never go back to this stinky store and super bad customer service ever again. If I can give 0 Star, this is what they deserved.

I love this place. Whenever I leave this place, I have a big smile on my face and feel spiritually…read morerefreshed. Some other places, when I leave, I feel guilty like I did something wrong. They treat their customers with the utmost respect. The long black-haired death metal guy who works here (Brendan) is an incredibly kind and friendly salesperson. Every time I come here, they make me feel welcome. Skip the Music Emporium and spend your money here instead. The spirit of Matt Leff is alive and well thanks to kind, well-meaning salespeople like Brendan. I never feel rushed or pressured and I almost always have to stop myself from talking Brendan's ear off whenever I visit. I'm sure even if I did annoy him, he might never even show it.

Very cool boutique gear store. They have a lot of very unique guitars and amps and are very…read moreknowledgeable. Definitely going there first next time I need a new toy.

What a fascinating environment... beautiful pianos and keyboards all over the place. It is worth a…read morevisit. I have been at the "Mill" every week for over 6 months for piano lessons. It is such a nice experience. I am learning all the time in so many ways. My motivation to practice and play continues to expand. Everyone is professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. TY

I came across Piano Mill recently from an ad they placed for a piano on Facebook Marketplace…read more Right from the start, I was extremely impressed with my interactions with Eli. It was clear he knew a ton about pianos and went out of his way to not just sell a piano but to make sure the piano I was looking at was a great fit for my needs. Any purchase I make I do a ton of research and Eli was great at patiently answering all of my questions. They even went out of their way to open their store on an off day to accommodate my schedule. Without exception, everyone I dealt with (Eli, Rob, Robbie and the moving crew) were fantastic. Piano Mill has my highest recommendation.

I am an adult, professional performing artist, and I've been a student at FMS since 2001, taking…read moreprivate voice lessons and singing with the"Better Than Sum" choir. As a professional Actress and Vocalist, I often audition in Boston and NYC to be considered for various roles in musicals on and off Broadway. A few years ago, I received a call-back audition for a leading role in a new musical show. Exciting, but it was in NYC and I had less than a day to prepare for the audition (let alone book a ticket for the train and reserve a hotel room!). I called the owner of FMS, Lynne, and she was able to help me polish my piece that night! Although I realized that it wasn't a common request, and I didn't expect that I would be able to get an impromptu lesson at such short notice, she said to come to the school right away and worked with me so that I was better prepared and I had a fantastic audition! Filedheacht Music School cares about their students and they want you to succeed wherever you perform. The instructors are honest with us. Nobody goes home after a lesson with a beefed up ego unless they earned it.

From the owner: Music Lessons, Acting Lessons, Musical Ensembles and Theatrical Ensemblesread more

I too am very happy that Central Music became Central Music II. The new owners are very…read moreintelligent, and are really well-educated, astute musicians and teachers themselves with many years of community service & performance and teaching experience. The pricing of instruments and rentals is in line with or slightly more affordable than what I've experienced at other area music retailers. They seem happy to do repairs. Some places will only repair stuff they sell in their own shop, but CMII is fine with repairing just about any piece of equipment. I believe that CMII is going to make great contributions to the cultural health and quality of life of Brockton and the surrounding area.

Recently moving to the area I searched for a reputable music instructor for my two children. I…read morefigured this would be it. The sales floor is very spacious and has a lot of guitars. That's about all that they have is guitars. Sheet music for days and a few dated keyboards is what they have to offer. I checked their prices against Guitar Center and it's a lot more expensive! The music teachers are mediocre, nothing great. One complaint that I have is that the music teacher kept cancelling his appointments. At one appointment he didn't bother to even call and cancel. We showed up and they said he was on vacation! Really?! It seems as if this place is poorly managed and it's too bad. It has a nice look and feel, but don't be fooled. I'd rather travel to Braintree and try Guitar Center, or search for a private teacher.

Great service and amazing cymbal selection. Lots of equipment and easy to navigate websiteread more

In a "Miracle on 34th St" type move, they referred me to another local store I never would have…read morefound that specializes in Marching Drum stuff / has DrumCorps-knowledgeable people on staff. Also gracefully handled my series of calls with various newbie questions before that. Thanks so much! Happy Holidays!

I brought them a couple instruments for basic set ups, and the results were outstanding. Then I had…read morea few more instruments with more challenging issues, like Factory construction flaws, and I brought those and have similarly been just ecstatic at the results. They do a great job there and their prices are more than reasonable. Just a fantastic experience all around.

Th folks at Guitar Doctor have sold and set up a couple of guitars and an electric bass for me,…read moreover the past 35 years. A few repairs thrown in there, as well. I've never been steered wrong, oversold, or disappointed with their work. The expertise is endless! I was in an again recently, and happy to see not much has changed. I'd say if you want Guitar Center, go to Guitar Center. If you want individual attention, and a couple lifetimes of expertise, go see the Doc. If you want to support the Walmart of music, that's ok. Sometimes I do, too. But, if you want to shop local, support local businesses, and enjoy the mom-and-pop charm, go see the Doc. Reading the reviews here leaves me scratching my head. The one who had their bass setup done, came back a month later with questions and they didn't remember them...Ok. That's a 1 star review? Like, was there an actual problem? And, if there was a problem, did you have your receipt? Cause, I'm pretty sure they're not going to remember setting up your new bass a month later at Guitar Center, either. Or, maybe there is just more to that story... If you're on the fence, go check them out for yourself. Chances are good you'll think they're pretty cool, too.

My son's oboe was jammed with the cleaning cloth, on a Saturday (today!), with a High School…read moreconcert only hours away. Needless to say, it was difficult to find anybody with the expertise and willingness to help on such short notice, but when I happened to call John, he cheerfully assured me "I can take care of that, come on by!" Sure enough, I was in and out within about 10 minutes. A closer music store without as much expertise had offered to "give it a try for 30 minutes." Today? "Maybe ..." It didn't instill confidence. It was clear to me from this first experience with John that he is both capable and kind, and that he really enjoys being great at fixing people's instruments. Thanks, John!

John was superb and extremely knowledgeable! Removed a very stuck trumpet mouthpiece despite a…read moremusic teacher and on-site music repair company both being unable to remove. He even straightened out the dented bell without my asking (at no charge) when a different repair place wanted to charge me $50 to fix! The fact that he's open on weekends is a huge plus. We will only use his service going forward.